Australia Day reversal, childcare deserts, and ‘dysfunctional and raucous’ behaviour

Send us a text On the Local Government News Roundup for 11th December 2024:Greater Geelong reconsidering its position on Australia DayThe first councillor resignation of the new term in VictoriaA push to deal with childcare deserts in the south-westThe Sydney councillor taking his own council to courtA council CEO to depart in Queensland and two new appointments in South AustraliaThe historic equal play claim result at a UK counciland a US council suing two of its members over ‘dysfunctional and raucous’ behaviour and more news from across the world of local government in Australia and beyond Victorian Local Governance Association The VLGA is an independent organisation supporting councils and councillors in good governance. Support the show Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment and business advisory service. Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website.